The Union Steamship Marina is looking for a Carpentry Supervisor to support marina infrastructure, inlcuding marina maintenance and emergency repairs.
Position Title: Lead Carpenter & Marina Maintenance Supervisor
NOC: 72014 – Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
Employer: Union Steamship Co. Marina, Bowen Island, BC
Wage: $70,720 per year, paid bi‐monthly by direct deposit
Vacation: 10 paid working days per year
Duties & Responsibilities
● Lead and supervise carpentry work related to marina infrastructure, including docks,
floats, ramps, gangways, timber structures, and building components.
● Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to plan carpentry
tasks and determine materials, tools, and construction methods.
● Estimate labour requirements, material quantities, and project timelines; prepare
material lists and coordinate procurement.
● Assign carpentry tasks to crew members, provide hands‐on guidance, and ensure
work meets structural, safety, and quality standards.
● Oversee construction, installation, repair, and replacement of wooden and composite
components used in marine environments.
● Train apprentices and junior carpenters in carpentry techniques, safe tool operation,
maintenance procedures, and workplace safety.
● Inspect completed carpentry work and ongoing projects to ensure accuracy,
structural integrity, and compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
● Coordinate with external contractors and trades for specialized work, ensuring
integration with carpentry‐related tasks.
● Enforce Health & Safety procedures, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure proper use of
PPE and tools.
● Support broader marina maintenance activities when carpentry expertise is required,
including emergency repairs and infrastructure upkeep.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal or applied training in carpentry, with demonstrated experience in the construction, repair, and replacement of structural wood and composite components in marine or heavy-use environments.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to plan and execute carpentry tasks independently.
- Supervisory or team-lead experience in a carpentry or trades setting, including scheduling, task delegation, material estimation, and on-the-job mentorship of junior staff or apprentices.
- Familiarity with building codes, structural safety standards, and the application of those standards to dock, float, gangway, and ramp construction or repair.
- Experience with welding and metal fabrication, particularly MIG or stick welding applied to steel marine structures such as ramps, gangways, dock moorings, and anchor hardware.
The following would be considered a strong asset:
- Multi-trade capability across at least two of the following: plumbing, low-voltage and standard electrical systems (12V to 220V), or metal work; marina maintenance environments rarely present single-trade work orders.
- Prior experience maintaining or repairing infrastructure in coastal, marine, or remote facility settings, including exposure to corrosion management and weather-driven maintenance demands.
- Experience operating and maintaining heavy or light machinery used in marina or construction contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage materials procurement, project costing, or coordination with external contractors and specialized trades.
- Valid First Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to start.
Pay: $70,720.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
